Swing - Artopia [YT]
We had reservations to Artopia, but they changed the after-show to something completely different...
Videography/Post Processing/
Editing/Everything
George Toft
Music in this video
Song: Swing
Artist: Sofi Tukker
Album: Swing
Licensed to YouTube by
[Merlin] Ultra Music (on behalf of
Ultra Records); LatinAutor, SODRAC,
LatinAutorPerf, BMI - Broadcast
Music Inc., AMRA BR, UNIAO
BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE
MUSICA - UBEM, AMRA, Audiam
(Publishing), Kobalt Music
Publishing, ASCAP, and 11 Music
Rights Societies
Follow SOFI TUKKER
https://www.youtube.com/sofitukker
https://www.twitter.com/sofitukker
https://www.facebook.com/sofitukker
https://www.instagram.com/sofitukker
http://www.sofitukker.com/
Artists are unknown. But you should go and see for yourself.
Recorded with Samsung Galaxy S22
Rendered using DaVinci Resolve 17 on Alienware Aurora R11
Rumble:
YouTube:
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Video Zoom Pixelation Tests
Sloth Overland Five-minute Flash Film
Video Zoom Pixelation Tests
All the cool kids make videos about overlanding. Well, a question came up about how much zoom can I use before pixelation occurs. This video attempts to show just how much zoom one can zoom if digital zoom is all you got. Obviously, optical zoom does not suffer from pixelation and will not be discussed.
Rendering Software: DaVinci Resolve Studio 17
Rendering Hardware: Alienware Aurora R11
Rendering Resolution: YouTube 1080
Test Videos:
1. DJI Mavic Air 2 drone video with no motion shot at 4K 24fps
2. DJI Mavic Air 2 drone video with motion shot at 4K 24fps
3. Samsung Galaxy S22 video with relatively small motion shot at 4K 30fps
4. Samsung Galaxy S22 video with motion shot at 4K 30fps
5. Samsung Galaxy S22 photo 4K
Test Procedure:
For each video above:
1. Import clip into the timeline.
2. Select 5 seconds from each clip that meets the description above.
3. Replicate the clip and zoom 1.5x
4. Replicate the clip and zoom 2x
5. Replicate the clip and zoom 3x
6. Replicate the clip and zoom 4x
7. Replicate the clip and zoom 6x
8. Replicate the clip and zoom 8x
9. Replicate the clip and zoom 12x
10. Replicate the clip and zoom 16x
Evaluate video quality, repeat until all clips tested.
Summary: LOL - watch the video :)
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Xterra Suspension Walk-through
Sloth Overland Five-minute Flash Film
Xterra Suspension Walk-through
Walk-through on Zeus - our overlanding rig. With 600 pounds of armor, we needed to alter the suspension a bit. This video covers what was changed.
Parts List
Front:
ARB Springs - 700# per inch (From Nisstec Lifts)
Old Man Emu Struts (From Nisstec Lifts)
Supreme Suspensions Front Leveling Kit (Amazon)
Supreme Suspensions 2pc 1.5" Hub Centric Wheel Spacers
Front jounces (From Nisstec Lifts)
Rear:
ALCAN Springs reworked for an extra 400# and 4" lift (From ALCAN, but modified by Dunbar Springs, Phoenix, AZ)
Bilstein 5125 BIL 33-186542 (from 4 Wheel Parts)
20" Rear Brake Hoses (From Nisstec Lifts)
Supreme Suspensions 2pc 1.5" Hub Centric Wheel Spacers
Rear jounces (From Nisstec Lifts)
DISCLAIMER: The information provided here is for educational/entertainment purposes only. No assumption of liability, either express or implied, is assumed. Items shown in this video can injure you. Use at your own risk. Seek competent, professional advice.
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Zeus Walkthrough Suspension [YT]
Walk-through on Zeus - our overlanding rig. With 600 pounds of armor, we needed to alter the suspension a bit. This video covers what was changed.
Parts List
Front:
ARB Springs - 700# per inch (From Nisstec Lifts)
Old Man Emu Struts (From Nisstec Lifts)
Supreme Suspensions Front Leveling Kit (Amazon)
Supreme Suspensions 2pc 1.5" Hub Centric Wheel Spacers
Front jounces (From Nisstec Lifts)
Rear:
ALCAN Springs reworked for an extra 400# and 4" lift (From ALCAN, but modified by Dunbar Springs, Phoenix, AZ)
Bilstein 5125 BIL 33-186542 (from 4 Wheel Parts)
20" Rear Brake Hoses (From Nisstec Lifts)
Supreme Suspensions 2pc 1.5" Hub Centric Wheel Spacers
Rear jounces (From Nisstec Lifts)
DISCLAIMER: The information provided here is for educational/entertainment purposes only. No assumption of liability, either express or implied, is assumed. Items shown in this video can injure you. Use at your own risk. Seek competent, professional advice.
Tags: Sloth overland nissan xterra Pro-4x suspension modifications
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5th Annual Miata Run [YT]
Miata trip from Surprise to Flagstaff on the back roads. Video arranged to the song Pump the Brakes.
Song Pump the Brakes
Artist Dom Dolla
Album Pump the Brakes
Licensed to YouTube by
SME, WMG, [Merlin] XelonEntertainment (on behalf of Sweat It Out); AMRA, LatinAutor, LatinAutorPerf, Kobalt Music Publishing, and 3 Music Rights Societies
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Review of the ikich Ice Maker
Sloth Overland presents a review of the ikich portable ice maker. It's a great little ice maker and I put it through its paces in this video. Oddly, the first round destroyed the 1600W DC-AC invertor even though the max load of the ice maker is only 250W – the invertor wasn't overloaded – just old. If you want to see how to power the ice maker for extended periods of time, check out my Overlanding Solar Charging and Second Battery System:
Rumble (makes me money for every view): https://rumble.com/vrq76i-overlanding-solar-charging-and-second-battery-system.html
YouTube (helps grow my followers): https://youtu.be/RGPbuRVUI6U
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Review of the ikich Ice Maker [YT]
Sloth Overland presents a review of the ikich portable ice maker. It's a great little ice maker and I put it through its paces in this video. Oddly, the first round destroyed the 1600W DC-AC invertor even though the max load of the ice maker is only 250W – the invertor wasn't overloaded – just old. If you want to see how to power the ice maker for extended periods of time, check out my Overlanding Solar Charging and Second Battery System:
Rumble (makes me money for every view): https://rumble.com/vrq76i-overlanding-solar-charging-and-second-battery-system.html
YouTube (helps grow my followers): https://youtu.be/RGPbuRVUI6U
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Grand Canyon Parashant 2
Five minute flashback film of an obstacle in the Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument. It's not just about going over an obstacle - sometimes the obstacle is put in your path and you have to move it. In this flashback film, Sloth Overland recalls a trip where the road changed after we used it, and had to work our way back over the obstacles.
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Grand Canyon Parashant 2 [YT]
Five minute flashback film of an obstacle in the Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument. It's not just about going over an obstacle - sometimes the obstacle is put in your path and you have to move it. In this flashback film, Sloth Overland recalls a trip where the road changed after we used it, and had to work our way back overcome the obstacles.
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Discussion of Static and Dynamic Load
Sloth Overland presents a five minute flash film to answer the question: “How much load can I put on my roof?” Manufacturers put a load limit in the Owner's Manual that seems pretty low, but what does that really mean? This video explores some of the forces the roof rack undergoes.
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Discussion of Static and Dynamic Load [YT]
Sloth Overland presents a five minute flash film to answer the question: “How much load can I put on my roof?” Manufacturers put a load limit in the Owner's Manual that seems pretty low, but what does that really mean? This video explores some of the forces the roof rack undergoes.
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Easy Fix for Xterra Check Engine Light [YT]
This video provides an easy fix for the check engine light. No need to disassemble the instrument cluster or buy an expensive OBDII reader.
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GUNK Degreasing Wipes Review
GUNK Degreasing Wipes Review
Video review of the GUNK Degreasing Wipes we received on Rogue Overland Expedition 2020. I've never used them before, so you get my first-time-ever impressions. I'm pretty impressed.
Recorded on
Samsung S22 Ultra set at UHD 60
Rendered on
Alienware Aurora R11
DaVinci Resolve 17
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GUNK Degreasing Wipes Review [YT]
GUNK Degreasing Wipes Review
Video review of the GUNK Degreasing Wipes we received on Rogue Overland Expedition 2020. I've never used them before, so you get my first-time-ever impressions. I'm pretty impressed.
Recorded on
Samsung S22 Ultra set at UHD 60
Rendered on
Alienware Aurora R11
DaVinci Resolve 17
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Wild Wild West Con 2022 [YT]
Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention 2022
Music
Wild Wild West · Will Smith · Dru Hill · Kool Mo Dee
Provided to YouTube by Columbia
℗ 1999 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Dance Troupe
Lykiska Tribal Fusion Bellydance feat Na-il Ali Emmert
FB: lykiskatribalfusion
Photos
Paul Davis Photography
Pete Mecozzi Photography
AJ Goodroad
George Toft
Tyler Woida
and about 40 random strangers
Gunslinger
Tyler Woida
Shot on location in
Westward Look Resort,
Tucson, Arizona
Robson's Mining World
Aguila, Arizona
A million thanks to all the folks who put on The Wild Wild West Steampunk Conventions. They even have a facebook page:
FB: Wild Wild West Con Community
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Ayla - Toquerville Falls [YT]
Ayla - Toquerville Falls
Music video showing our trip to Southern Utah. Places visited: Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Barracks Trail, Belly of the Dragon, Moqui Cave, Sand Hollow, Toquerville Falls, Fredona, Flagstaff. Great trip organized by Arizona TREK.
Song
Ayla Part 2
Artist
Ayla
Album
Nirwana
Licensed to YouTube by
Believe Music (on behalf of NoYu Records); LatinAutorPerf, Muserk Rights Management, SODRAC, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, UMPG Publishing, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., LatinAutor - UMPG, and 16 Music Rights Societies
Original video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu2KnR5qBP8
Video Arranged by
George Toft
Rendered on
Alienware Aurora R11
DaVinci Resolve 17
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Ayla - Toquerville Falls
Music video showing our trip to Southern Utah. Places visited: Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Barracks Trail, Belly of the Dragon, Moqui Cave, Sand Hollow, Toquerville Falls, Fredona, Flagstaff. Great trip organized by Arizona TREK.
Song
Ayla Part 2
Artist
Ayla
Album
Nirwana
Licensed to YouTube by
Believe Music (on behalf of NoYu Records); LatinAutorPerf, Muserk Rights Management, SODRAC, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, UMPG Publishing, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., LatinAutor - UMPG, and 16 Music Rights Societies
Original video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu2KnR5qBP8
Video Arranged by
George Toft
Rendered on
Alienware Aurora R11
DaVinci Resolve 17
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Rebeading a Tire Using Gravity [YT]
Sloth Overland Five-minute Flash Film
Rebeading a Tire Using Gravity
This video shows how to rebead a tire on the trail using the materials at hand. It is based on another YouTube video which showed me how to do this. It works by using the soapy liquid to seal and lubricate the bead while gravity pulls the tire down towards the bead.
01/30/2022: Update: This is the video I mentioned that I couldn't find: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgCGqBhb8lo
Note: This was performed at 60F in the sun. When the tire lost the bead, it was sub-freezing, and it is my belief the tire would have been much less malleable and this technique probably would not work.
Note: Remove the valve core for improved air flow. The video I watched but could find in my history said to do that as well as Richard Parks (A10 Warthog).
WARNING: Keep your fingers away from the bead while inflating - when the air pops the tire into place, it does so quickly and with no warning. Serious injury to your fingers may result.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided here is for educational/entertainment purposes only. No assumption of liability, either express or implied, is assumed. Items shown in this video can injure you. Use at your own risk. Seek competent, professional advice.
WAG Bags:
Get the ones with the gel, otherwise you have a bag of piss and that's messy.
The Original (expensive)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/2683-03-Double-Doodie-Toilet-Waste-Bags-6-Pack-Sealable-leak-proof-outer-bag-By-Reliance-Products/299953545?athbdg=L1700
Just as good and 1/3 the price
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Portable-Toilet-Waste-Bags-with-Bio-Gel-6-Pack/14550463?athbdg=L1600
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Rebeading a Tire Using Gravity [YT]
Sloth Overland Five-minute Flash Film
Rebeading a Tire Using Gravity
This video shows how to rebead a tire on the trail using the materials at hand. It is based on another YouTube video which showed me how to do this. It works by using the soapy liquid to seal and lubricate the bead while gravity pulls the tire down towards the bead.
Note: This was performed at 60F in the sun. When the tire lost the bead, it was sub-freezing, and it is my belief the tire would have been much less malleable and this technique probably would not work.
WARNING: Keep your fingers away from the bead while inflating - when the air pops the tire into place, it does so quickly and with no warning. Serious injury to your fingers may result.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided here is for educational/entertainment purposes only. No assumption of liability, either express or implied, is assumed. Items shown in this video can injure you. Use at your own risk. Seek competent, professional advice.
WAG Bags:
Get the ones with the gel, otherwise you have a bag of piss and that's messy.
The Original (expensive)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/2683-03-Double-Doodie-Toilet-Waste-Bags-6-Pack-Sealable-leak-proof-outer-bag-By-Reliance-Products/299953545?athbdg=L1700
Just as good and 1/3 the price
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Portable-Toilet-Waste-Bags-with-Bio-Gel-6-Pack/14550463?athbdg=L1600
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Driver's Seat - Toquerville Falls 2022 [YT]
Trip with Arizona TREK to Toquerville Falls, Utah. Traveled Barracks Trail, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Sand Hollow, lots of cool places. This video is set to the music Driver's Seat, which seems appropriate. Long live the Rag-Tag Rebellion.
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Overlanding Solar Charging and Second Battery System
Sloth Overland presents a five minute primer on how a dual battery and mobile solar power system works. Five minutes for the short attention span theater.
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RTT Upgraded Bedding
Several people have asked me about my rooftop tent bedding, so I made this short video to illustrate how we make our bed.
Link to blanket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006A1PGDE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Extreme Ways - 2020 Overlanding
15 trips
15,000 miles
7 states
59 days living out of a vehicle
How does one highlight such an adventure in a 4 minute song? Quickly :)
Many thanks to:
Rogue Overland
Arizona TREKS
Arizona Backcountry Explorers
Arizona Overlanders
Overland AZ
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